He lived in constant agony, venting his frustration only through hard work. When his brothers saw that the boss himself was putting his back into it with such fierce determination, not a single one dared to slack off; they all howled like wolves and threw themselves wholeheartedly into the labor.
This, however, made life miserable for veteran craftsmen like Lin Zede, who was being constantly pushed from behind to work faster. The feeling was indescribably agonizing yet strangely thrilling. Having no other choice, Lin Zede had to call over another twenty handymen to assist the old artisans.
By now, the main structure and the surrounding walls stood half a man's height. The five large livestock sheds on the west side, along with their enclosed courtyard, had already been roofed over since the requirements were simple.
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